Cyber Ransom Attack on Cancer Clinic Shows Australia Still Struggling With Cybersecurity

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Hackers are continuing to target Australia, with the latest attack on a major cancer clinic in Sydney demonstrating that institutions across the country are still falling behind well behind in their cybersecurity.

New South Wales (NSW) Health said they were alerted to a Medusa ransomware attack on the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre on Thursday and are investigating the issue.